Bee Season (2005)
Overview
Wife and mother Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in his 11-year-old daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $14,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,856,989.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.284 |
Directed By
Scott McGehee
David Siegel
Crew
Scott McGehee
Rachel Hudgins
Lauren Zuckerman
Howard R. Schuster
Robin Gurland
Albert Berger
Peter Nashel
Mike Topoozian
Arnon Milchan
Mark Romanek
Ron Yerxa
Peggy Rajski
Giles Nuttgens
Mindy Marin
Naomi Foner
Myla Goldberg
Kelly McGehee
Gretchen Davis
Michael E. Goldman
Mary Malin
Kris Boxell
LuAnn Claps
Ben Barker
Lyndell Quiyou
Stephen Balliet
Jay Peck
Peggy Forcellini
Yvette Rivas
David Siegel
TOP CAST
Richard Gere
Saul
Juliette Binoche
Miriam
Flora Cross
Eliza
Max Minghella
Aaron
Kate Bosworth
Chali
Corey Fischer
National Spelling Bee Pronouncer
Sam Zuckerman
National Spelling Bee Judge
Joan Mankin
Ms. Bergermeyer
Piers Mackenzie
Dr. Morris
Lorri Holt
Ms. Rai
Cynthia Lea Clark
Photographer (uncredited)
Alisha Mullally
Young Miriam
Brian Leonard
Mr. Julien
John Evans
Regional Bee Judge
Kathy McGraw
Regional Bee Pronouncer
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